All VCU Health System hospitals receive national recognition for exceptional patient care
VCU Medical Center, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, and VCU Health at Tappahannock Hospital each earned 4-out-of-5 stars on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services annual star rating system.
July 28, 2023
VCU Medical Center, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, and VCU Health at Tappahannock Hospital each earned 4-out-of-5 stars on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) annual star rating system. (VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications)
By Danielle Pierce
On their 2023 Hospital Quality Star Ratings, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded VCU Medical Center, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital 4-out-of-5 stars, highlighting continued improvement and dedication to exceptional patient care throughout the health system.
With the goal of helping patients and their caregivers easily compare hospitals, CMS developed their rating system based on data gathered in 5 key areas:
- timely and effective care
- patient experience
- readmission
- safety of care
- mortality
"We are immensely proud of our teams at VCU Medical Center, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital,” said Marlon Levy, M.D., senior vice president for Virginia Commonwealth University Health Sciences and interim CEO of VCU Health System. “This achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our dedicated healthcare teams who consistently deliver exceptional patient-centered care.”
26% of hospitals in the country achieved a four-star rating this year, 29% received three stars. The 4-star rating is an improvement from each hospital’s 3-star rating in 2022.
“At VCU Medical Center, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence and are deeply honored to serve our communities with the highest standards of healthcare,” said Michael Roussos, president of VCU Medical Center.
“At VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital our caregivers are committed to serving our community through their dedication and focus on service, quality, safety and timely access to care. We are humbled by this national recognition and honor our mission to preserve and restore health for all people of Virginia and beyond,” said Sheldon Barr, CEO of VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital.
“Our patients deserve the very best and we will always work hard to provide excellent care. This ranking is a direct reflection of our team’s continuous readiness, commitment to quality, and focused efforts around improving outcomes,” said Liz Martin, CEO of VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital.
